A purebred tool watch in the Fifty Fathoms lineage

Inspired by the invaluable heritage of the 1953 Fifty Fathoms — the world's first modern diving watch — and, above all, by the brand's own underwater experiences and legacy, Blancpain has evolved its collection of instrumental watches purpose-built for tech divers. This new Fifty Fathoms Tech carries the torch of the 1953 original, but with a slew of modern flourishes – including a 45mm Grade 23 titanium case, and a newly engineered interchangeable strap system, allowing the wearer to tailor the look for any mission, from the dive boat, to the dive bar. 

In keeping with the traditions of the highly legible Fifty Fathoms, the dial of the Tech Gombessa retains optimum legibility in the dark, with a special 'absolute black' finish that captures almost 97% of available light. Its applied hour markers are designed as large luminescent blocks to further enhance readability.

On its reverse, the Tech Gombessa is finished with an exhibition caseback, and an anthracite-grey oscillating weight featuring large cutouts for admiring the movement, which meets the same reliability and strength criteria that have made the Fifty Fathoms the ultimate diver's watch for the past 70 years.

Specifications

• Case: Grade 23 Titanium
• Case Diameter: 45mm
• Bezel: Uni-directional rotating with luminous sapphire insert
• Caliber Blancpain 1315A
• Automatic time & date aperture at 4:30h
• Power reserve: 120 hours
• Silicon balance spring (Anti-magnetic)
• Dial: Absolute Black
• Exhibition sapphire case back
• Water Resistance: 30 bar (300 meters)
• Thickness: 14.2mm
• Strap: Interchangeable integrated black rubber. Includes 1x additional white rubber strap, with titanium pin buckle